New York City isn't the place to save for the holiday season, so whether you're in town for the big parade or sticking close to home for this year's center turkey meal, rest assured that There's so much to ensure that Thanksgiving in the city is a memorable one.
1. Watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC
Thanksgiving is synonymous with the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which celebrates its 95th year in 2021. It's one thing to watch the parade at home on TV, but the parade goes on completely. all new. bands and dance troupes, celebrity guests, St. Old Nick and the main attraction: giant, floating helium balloons.
2. Watch Thanksgiving Balloons Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving
Can't get enough of those Thanksgiving Day parade balls? Get your fix of helium-filled giants on Thanksgiving Eve, when the balloon inflation parade is held: It's as much a beloved annual Thanksgiving tradition in NYC as the parade itself . Open late afternoon/evening the day before the parade, visitors can catch a glimpse of the balloons on the Upper West Side (near the parade's starting point, around the American grounds) Museum Natural History).
3. Tuck on a Thanksgiving
In this city, with its opening hours and 24/7 delivery, you can find anything you might need. A Thanksgiving party, complete with all the decorations, is no exception. Sure, you can slave over your stove in your pocket-sized NYC kitchen for a few days, or have a go at a Thanksgiving in your hotel's microwave, but, we say, to cook for the pros.
4. Buy Black Friday Deals
Shoppers won't find a shortage of retail therapy options in NYC, and post-Thanksgiving "Black Friday" sales here can be downright bleak. Stores across the city compete to attract shoppers with basement deal deals. If you're gearing up for the masses (it's the busiest shopping day of the year), you can score some big deals on Friday
5. Giving back and volunteering
Don't miss the real spirit of the season - to give thanks and give back. There are many rewarding volunteer opportunities in NYC throughout the year, with special needs helping in the kitchens, homeless shelters, and for families in need around the city for the Holidays. Thanksgiving. For some ideas about current volunteering needs for Thanksgiving 2021, check out the Thanksgiving volunteer opportunity referrals maintained by New York Cares.
6. Set out for some sightseeing on Thanksgiving Day
If cramming yourself with turkey and yakking during your day away doesn't quite satisfy your day itch, there are a few NYC attractions open their doors even on Thanksgiving Day. Some of the 2017 contenders include the city's three main observatories: Top of the Rock, Empire State Building and One World Observatory; and stacked list sites like the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
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